Occupy Oakland campers defy city demand to leave — (11-11) 18:39 PST OAKLAND — One day after a man was shot and killed outside the Occupy Oakland encampment, activists said the killing was not connected to their settlement and vowed to remain despite a city demand that they leave immediately.

Obama touts rare bipartisan effort on veterans' jobs bill — In his weekly address, President Obama celebrated a rare moment of bipartisanship in Washington that aims to help veterans find work. — A bill that would boost unemployment services for veterans and eliminate a widely hated tax rule …

Wilson Ramos rescued, safe in Venezuela — Wilson Ramos has been rescued in Venezuela and is with the police on his way back home, his agent, Gustavo Mercano, said in a phone conversation. The Interior Minster called to tell the family at roughly 10 minutes before 10 p.m. East Coast time.

Egyptian pyramid closes briefly over 11/11/11 rumour mill — Giza's Great Pyramid, according to reports, target of new age or masonic events to mark not so rare calendrical moment — It has stood tall for over 4,500 years, withstanding wars, freak weather events and even the occasional revolution.

Occupy Wall Street is winning — Whatever the objectives of protesters involved in Occupy Wall Street, they have succeeded in engaging the country in a conversation about income inequality. — A quick search of the news—including print articles, web stories and broadcast transcripts …

My Questions for the Next GOP Debate — Had I been on the panel for Wednesday's economics debate, I'd have opened with the question: “Are taxes lower or higher today than on the day President Obama was sworn into office?” Just for fun. — CBS and National Journal asked me among others …

Anita Hill has ‘no comment’ on Cain — Anita Hill refused to comment directly on the Herman Cain sexual harassment charges but said she felt “gratified” that a more mature discussion about the issue could take place in 2011. — Speaking as a member of Time magazine's Person of the Year panel earlier …

To Save Our Economy, Ditch Taiwan — WITH a single bold act, President Obama could correct the country's course, help assure his re-election, and preserve our children's future. — He needs to redefine America's mindset about national security away from the old defense mentality …